Posted at 3:35 a.m., Thursday, November 8, 2007
Governor's West Hawaii advisory panel to meet Nov. 14
Advertiser Staff
HONOLULU – The governor's West Hawai'i Community Advisory Council will meet on Wednesday, Nov. 14 at 5:30 p.m. at the NELHA Gateway Energy Center, 73-4460 Queen Ka'ahumanu Hwy., in Kailua-Kona. The public is invited to attend.The Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawai'i Authority will make a presentation on Green Energy Zone – Renewable Energy, Economic Development and Sustainability at NELHA. There will be time for questions and answers.
"The Governor encourages the public to attend to share any concerns or suggestions they may have regarding state government," said Andy Smith, the governor's West Hawai'i Liaison.
Gov. Linda Lingle created community advisory councils to give the Neighbor Islands a stronger voice in state government. The West Hawai'i Community Advisory Council holds monthly public meetings to seek community input and advise the governor of important issues, public priorities, and recommendations for state boards and commissions.
Members of the governor's West Hawai'i Community Advisory Council are Rick Vidgen, Estela Halverson, Lei Kihoi, Glennon Gingo, Dale Fergerstrom and Elaine Watai from Kona; Doug Carr from Waikoloa; Joanne Ralston from Kapa'au; and Beverly Byouk from Ocean View.
Anyone requiring special assistance or accommodations to participate at this meeting may call 327-4953. For additional information on neighbor island councils of advisors, including meeting minutes and agendas, visit the governor's website at www.hawaii.gov/gov.
